Richard E. Beth, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Trained EMDR Psychotherapist |
- Dr. Richard Beth is a 1999 doctoral graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Clinical Medical Psychology Program. He performed his clinical internship at Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. His post-doctoral fellowship was at Birmingham Psychiatry. Dr. Beth is an Alabama Licensed Clinical Psychologist (#1049).
- Dr. Beth is level II trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and clinical hypnosis. He is a member in good standing of both the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). He is an ASCH-approved consultant in clinical hypnosis and trained EMDR psychotherapist and has received specialized training from both organizations in the treatment of simple and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociative disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and chronic pain management and in working with veterans and their families. He has worked with Vietnam Combat Veterans at the Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center (Nashville VAMC) and with Gulf War Veterans at the Birmingham VAMC.
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Kelly Gill Wells, LCSW, PIP
Clinical Therapist
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Trained EMDR Psychotherapist |
- Kelly is a trauma specialist. Her passion lies in trauma resolution and life quality enhancement. She is a Level II trained EMDR psychotherapist and an ASCH-trained hypnotherapist. She works with all ages to include child, adolescent, and adult individual and group psychotherapy. Her areas of interest include working with survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and combat trauma, as well as issues of life transition, separation, grief, and loss. Kelly treats a wide spectrum of psychiatric/psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- A graduate of the University of Alabama, Kelly earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. She has pursued highly specialized continuing education and training, which, along with her clinical experience, qualify her to treat victims of trauma, including combat stress–related disorders as well as complex PTSD. Kelly is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and a Private Independent Practitioner (PIP #0745-1880C). Kelly is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
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Julie O’Connor, LCSW, PIP
Executive Director
Licensed Certified Social Worker
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- Julie specializes in children, adult, individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and sexual abuse. She is known for her work with sexual abuse victims and her ability to complete extended forensic evaluations. Julie O’Connor worked for the Department of Human Resources for six and a half years and then started her private practice working with adults and children. She was awarded a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama.
- Julie is a licensed certified social worker (LCSW #1929C), and has her private independent practice certification (PIP). She is level II trained in EMDR.
- Julie comes from a family history of men who answered the Country’s call back to her grandfather’s service in WWII and Korea. Husband Tim currently serves with the Air National Guard in Birmingham.
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Board of Trustees
- The DreamPeace board is comprised of three members and, as we grow, will be expanded by the addition of at least two directors, so that the board is always comprised of an odd number of directors.
- Directors are responsible for overall foundation governance to ensure compliance with ethical practices and compliance with organization policies, applicable regulatory and legal requirements, and will be responsible for the executive directors performance and oversee program results. Additionally, directors are called on to support foundation stewardship initiatives, contribute time and talent and, as able, financial support to advance the Foundation Mission.
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Brittany Beth
President
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- Brittany Beth has solid fundraising experience, serving as a key campaign member on several multimillion dollar capital fund initiatives, first with the EHL Consulting Group in Philadelphia and most recently at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She successfully organized grassroots fundraising efforts for the DREAM organization in Burlington, Vermont.
- Brittany is a first-year graduate student at Columbia University and candidate for her master’s degree in social work with a concentration in social enterprise administration. She received her bachelor of arts in history from Dartmouth College.
- In July Brittany will travel to Ethiopia to volunteer at an orphanage supporting children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.
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Jessica Roskin
Vice President |
- Jessica Roskin is Cantor at Temple Emanu El in Birmingham, Alabama. Jessica was invested as clergy and received her master’s degree in sacred music from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. She received her bachelor’s degree in music and religious studies from Indiana University in piano, voice and religious studies.
- A native of North Miami Beach, Florida, Jessica came to Temple Emanu-El in 1999. She serves the congregation in many capacities: teaching both children and adults, pastoral care, counseling, B’nei Mitzvah studies and so much more, including interpretion of the Jewish liturgy through the vast history and tradition of Jewish music. Prior to her tenure at Temple Emanu-El, Jessica served five years at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Jessica loves her congregation and is proud to call Birmingham home.
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Larry J. Siegel
Secretary-Treasurer
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- Larry Siegel has diversified media and consulting experience in both commercial and federal contracting environments. He has a combination of senior management and consulting experience with major newspaper publishing and broadcasting companies and has served as trustee and officer on numerous non-profit boards.
- Before relocating to Birmingham in 1999, Siegel served as director of new ventures at George Mason University’s Entrepreneurship Center, in Fairfax, Virginia. He started newdimensions consulting llc in 2000, providing development consulting services to diversified business owners and managers. He serves as an executive coach with Lee Hecht Harrison, an international consulting firm specializing in leadership effectiveness and career development.
- Larry is a Navy veteran, having served with the Amphibious Group, Atlantic Fleet. He was re-called to the Navy Battle Group, Key West, during the Cuban Crisis in 1961. A native of Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, Larry graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa with a degree in business management.
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Contract Clinicians
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| Richard E. Beth, Ph.D. |
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Trained EMDR Psychotherapist
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| Kelly Gill Wells, LCSW, PIP |
- Clinical Therapist, Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Private Independent Practice certification (PIP)
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| Linda Newbill, LCSW, PIP |
- Clinical Therapist, Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Private Independent Practice certification (PIP)
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Resource People
- Three trauma/PTSD experts volunteered at first invitation to serve on our Advisory Board. Each person will provide counsel on Best Practice services and exercise quality oversight. Advisory board members will also join in educating Alabamians about emotional distress and PTSD issues, symptoms, and treatment.
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| Beverly Ann Dexter, PhD.Lieut. Commander, United States Navy, Retired |
- Commander Beverly Dexter, Ph.D., Retired U.S. Navy Psychologist, served three tours with Marines in the U.S. and Iraq. She is a warfare qualified former Navy Special Operations Officer (salvage diver and ship driver) and former Navy Supply Corps Officer. She completed operational tours on four Navy ships and frequently gives professional military presentations on leadership, resilience building for military families and prevention and treatment of trauma.
- CDR Dexter has lived military life as a single person, double active duty couple, “dependent” wife and mom, deployed mom, stationed overseas and deployed to a combat zone. She is the Founder and Chairman of the EMDR International Association Military Special Interest Group and the ISTSS Military Special Interest Group. Dr Dexter is a leader in the effort to improve trauma treatment for Active Duty, Reservists, and National Guard returning from combat and for their families, and has considerable experience serving Army National Guard troops in Iraq.
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| Josephine G. Pryce, PhD.Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Alabama |
- Josephine (Jo) Pryce earned her Master’s in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University and was awarded her Ph.D. by the University of California, Berkley. Jo teaches courses on social work practice, research, and traumatic stress. She has developed deployment and reunion materials for the U.S. Army and comes from a family of veterans.
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Dave H. Pryce, MSSWProfessor, Social Work
University of Alabama |
- David, a retired, 30 year, Army Colonel, did two tours of duty in Vietnam and serves on the National Association of Readjustment Counseling for Veterans. David earned his Master’s from the University of Nebraska, and his MSSW from the University of Texas, Arlington.
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Volunteers
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- Business Development Specialist
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- Sr. Marketing Director, Southern Progress Corp.
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- Consultant, Creative Services
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- Consultant, Creative Services
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- Marketing & Event Planning
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- Vice President, Regions Bank
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- Co-owner, The Management Link
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- CPA, Donaldson, Holman & West
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- Secretary, Jefferson State University
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- Director, Community Hospice of America
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